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DOWN THE HATCH (MAIN KITCHEN)

4894 FRONT ST · PONCE INLET · Volusia County · FL 32127

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 22, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3485065
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8832686
DBPR license7402197

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#3High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee in back handled cell phone prior to handling clean pots for use in food preparation , manager instructed employee to wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw fish 45-46F, beef steaks 46F, cheese 45F inside walk in cooler near door to kitchen. Manager stated door propped open for cleaning/restocking. Next day callback inspection required to verify cold holding temperatures.

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -utensils/knife stored inside hand sink

Basic 2

#1Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -ware washing area in front of dish machine inside uneven floor

#2Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -ware washing area

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:59 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.